Whisky for Cotton: Who Really Won the India–UK Free Trade Deal?

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

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The much-anticipated India–UK Free Trade Agreement, signed in July 2025 after years of complex negotiations, has been hailed as a historic milestone for both nations. The optics were perfect: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shaking hands with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, surrounded by

International

India-UK FTA Likely to Boost Trade by $25.5 Billion

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom could increase annual bilateral trade by as much as $25.5 billion, according to a British High Commission official. The statement comes amid ongoing negotiations between the two nations, which have completed 14 rounds of talks since January 2022. Sectors Set to Benefit If […]

National

PM Modi to Sign Landmark India‑UK Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom on July 23 and 24, 2025, in a significant diplomatic move that will see the signing of a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK. The agreement, expected to be signed on July 24 by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his […]

International

PM Modi to Visit UK and Maldives From July 23–26

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom and Maldives from July 23 to 26. The visit is aimed at deepening India’s diplomatic, economic, and strategic relations with both countries. This is Modi’s fourth official visit to the UK and his third to the Maldives, highlighting New Delhi’s […]

Trade

India and EU Commit to Finalizing Free Trade Agreement by Year-End

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2025

India and the European Union have agreed to conclude a comprehensive free trade agreement by the end of this year, aiming to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, technology, and defense.